Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)150 EAST 58TH STREET 16TH FLOOR
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10155
A Employer identification number

13-6015951
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 319-0670
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$112,111,684J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,420,881 3,420,881  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 5,053,583
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 53,513,190
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 5,053,583
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 91 91  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 8,474,555 8,474,555  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 185,000 30,500   154,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 65,252 5,818   59,434
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 64,392 3,959   60,433
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 44,705 8,941   35,764
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 131,594 100,675   30,919
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 189,971 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 3,113 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 118,256 15,467   102,789
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 9,498 0   9,498
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 39,182 17,415   21,768
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 850,963 182,775   475,105
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,463,393 5,496,550
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,314,356 182,775   5,971,655
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,160,199
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,291,780
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 3,229,940 1,229,421 1,229,421
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 38,324 18,112 18,112
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 118,701,277 Click to see attachment110,854,811 110,854,811
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet32,569
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet23,229 12,453 Click to see attachment9,340 9,340
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 121,981,994 112,111,684 112,111,684
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 120,472 50,025
18 Grants payable.................. 251,882 218,725
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment301,582 Click to see attachment62,984
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 673,936 331,734
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 121,308,058 111,779,950
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 121,308,058 111,779,950
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 121,981,994 112,111,684
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
121,308,058
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,160,199
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
238,598
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
123,706,855
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
11,926,905
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
111,779,950
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a SALE OF INVESTMENTS P    
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 53,513,190   48,459,607 5,053,583
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       5,053,583
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 5,053,583
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 6,212,671 123,418,103 0.050338
2013 6,831,767 118,839,725 0.057487
2012 8,562,569 115,470,164 0.074154
2011 5,116,095 116,318,633 0.043983
2010 4,828,076 110,918,020 0.043528
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.269490
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.053898
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
117,468,134
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
6,331,297
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
82,918
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
6,414,215
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
5,971,655
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 165,836
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 165,836
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 165,836
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 139,676
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 139,676
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 284
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 26,444
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletALICE EATON Telephone no.bullet (212) 319-0670

    Located atbullet150 EAST 58 STREETNEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10155
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ANDREW BENDHEIM CO-CHAIR
    5.00     		5,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    KIM BENDHEIM CO-CHAIR
    5.00     		10,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    JOANNA SCHULMAN CO-PRESIDENT
    5.00     		10,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    LYNN THOMAN CO-PRESIDENT
    5.00     		10,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    JOHN BENDHEIM JR DIRECTOR
    5.00     		5,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    BERNARD R RAPOPORT DIRECTOR
    1.00     		10,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    THOMAS WRIGHT DIRECTOR
    1.00     		10,000 0 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    ALICE EATON EXECUTVE DIRECTOR
    35.00     		125,000 17,413 0
    C/O LEON LOWENSTEIN FDN INC 150
    EAST 58TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10155
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    PRIME BUCHHOLZ INVESTMENT ADVISOR 100,675
    273 CORPORATE DRIVE
    PORTSMOUTH,NH03801
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    118,115,965
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,101,909
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    39,115
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    119,256,989
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    119,256,989
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,788,855
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    117,468,134
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    5,873,407
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    5,873,407
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    165,836
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    165,836
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    5,707,571
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    5,707,571
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    5,707,571
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    5,971,655
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    5,971,655
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    5,971,655
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 5,707,571
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 5,923,107
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 5,971,655
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 5,923,107
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 48,548
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		5,659,023
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ACCION INTERNATIONAL
    10 FAWCETT STREET SUITE 204
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    AMERICAS SOCIETY
    680 PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
    1700 LIDA STREET
    PASADENA,CA91103     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 20,000
    ASIA SOCIETY
    725 PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
    30 UNION STREET
    PITTSFIELD,MA01201     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    BOMB MAGAZINE
    80 HANSON PLACE
    BROOKLYN,NY11217     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH
    4 HORSENECK LANE
    GREENWICH,CT06830     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
    1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
    NW WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    BUILD
    2385 BAY ROAD
    REDWOOD CITY,CA94063     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
    18111 NORDHOFF ST
    NORTHRIDGE,CA91330     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
    30 E 33RD ST FL 5
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    CHESS-IN-THE-SCHOOLS INC
    520 8TH AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    CHRISTODORA INC
    ONE EAST 53 STREET 14 FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
    58 EAST 68TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    DONORSCHOOSEORG
    134 W 37TH STREET 11TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD NYC
    55 WASHINGTON STREETSTE 257
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 15,000
    ENDICOTT COLLEGE
    376 HALE ST
    BEVERLY,MA01915     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 40,000
    ENDOMETRIOSIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    205 EAST 42ND STREET FL 20
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    EPIC THEATRE CENTER INC
    55 W 39TH STREET SUITE 302
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    EVERGREEN SCHOOL
    2940 NEBRASKA AVENUE
    SANTA MONICA,CA90404     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    EXALT YOUTH
    175 REMSEN ST STE 1000 BROOKLYN
    BROOKLYN,NY11201     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY
    1720 N STREET
    NW WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 750
    FLETCHER SCHOOL
    160 PACKARD AVENUE
    MEDFORD,MA02155     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    FRENCH-AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS BETWEEN FRANCE
    28 WEST 44TH ST STE 1420
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    GLOBAL FOUNDATION FOR EATING DISORDERS
    7 RIVERSVILLE ROAD GREENWICH CT
    06831
    GREENWICH,CT06831     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN
    38 CAMBRIDGE WAY PIEDMONT
    PIEDMONT,CA94611     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    GORDON SCHOOL
    5 GORDON WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02914     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    GREENWAVE ORGANIZATION
    601 W 26TH STREET SUITE 325
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    350 COMMERCIAL STREET PORTLAND
    PORTLAND,ME04101     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 15,000
    HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
    360 ESSEX STREET SUITE 301
    HACKENSACK,NJ07601     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 35,000
    HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
    HARVARD UNIVERSITY 13 APPIAN WAY
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 20,000
    HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL
    79 JOHN F KENNEDY ST
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
    25 SHATTUCK STREET
    BOSTON,MA02155     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 70,000
    HOUR CHILDREN
    36-11 12TH STREET
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11106     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    HURRICANE ISLAND FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1280
    ROCKLAND,ME04841     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    INSEAD MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 7555 FDR STATION
    NEW YORK,NY10155     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
    595 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
    BOSTON,MA02215     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    INTEGRATED CARE LEADERSHIP NETWORK
    13100 SKYLINE BLVD
    OAKLAND,CA94619     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 20,000
    JEWISH ALLIANCE OF GREATER RHODE ISLAND
    401 ELMGROVE AVENUE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02906     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN MANHATTAN
    334 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 100,000
    MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    115 MILL STREET MAIL STOP 126
    BELMONT,MA02478     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
    633 3RD AVENUE 28TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    MOSES BROWN SCHOOL
    250 LLOYD AVENUE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02906     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    MS 243 THE CENTER SCHOOL
    100 WEST 84TH ST ROOM 310
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 3,000
    NATICK VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION
    209 WEST CENTRAL ST SUITE 313
    NATICK,MA01760     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 40,000
    NATIONAL COLLEGE ADVISING CORPS
    301 W BARBEE CHAPEL ROAD SUITE 210
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27517     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    NATIONAL DISEASE RESEARCH INTERCHANGE
    1628 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
    40 WEST 20TH ST 11TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 200,000
    NATURE CONSERVANCY
    322 8TH AVENUE 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 350,000
    NEW DIRECTIONS FOR VETERANS
    11303 WILSHIRE BLVD BLDG 116
    LOS ANGELES,CA90073     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 15,000
    OPPORTUNITY NETWORK
    85 BROAD STREET 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    PEN AMERICAN CENTER
    588 BROADWAY SUITE 303
    NEW YORK,NY10012     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 15,000
    PHILANTHROPY NEW YORK
    1500 BROADWAY 7TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 12,800
    PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE
    1730 M STREET NW STE 601
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 500
    PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
    242 W 30TH STREET SUITE 806
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    PRINCETON FAMILY YMCA
    59 PAUL ROBESON PLACE
    PRINCETON,NJ08534     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 500
    PROJECT LEAD THE WAY IN
    3939 PRIORITY WAY SOUTH DRIVE SUITE
    400
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46240     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    PROMISE PROJECT
    121 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    RACHEL'S NETWORK
    1200 18TH STREET NW STE 910
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
    233 BROADWAY 28TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10279     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    RARE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    272 WAKEFIELD DRIVE
    MEMPHIS,TN38117     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    REGIONAL PLAN ASSOCIATION
    4 IRVING PLACE 7TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 20,000
    RIVERKEEPER
    20 SECOR ROAD
    OSSINING,NY10562     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY
    1230 YORK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
    1 MEAD WAY
    BRONXVILLE,NY10708     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 4,000
    SCRIPTED INC
    222 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    SHARE OUR STRENGTH
    1030 15TH STREET NW SUITE 1100W
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    SIRUM
    PO BOX 19636
    STANFORD,CA94309     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 275,000
    THE BROOKLYN LATIN SCHOOL
    223 GRAHAM AVENUE
    BROOKLYN,NY11206     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    THE GEORGE BALANCHINE FOUNDATION INC
    20 LINCOLN CENTER
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
    6505 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1000
    LOS ANGELES,CA90048     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC
    14 WALL STREET SUITE 8A-60
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ
    5225 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW SUITE 605
    WASHINGTON,DC20015     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    TREKKERS INC
    41 BUTTERMILK DRIVE
    THOMASTON,ME04861     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    TRILATERAL COMMISSION
    1156 15TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 20,000
    TUFTS UNIVERSITY
    80 GEORGE STREET
    MEDFORD,MA02155     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 35,000
    UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
    344 VANCE HALL 3733 SPRUCE STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19104     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 29TH
    FLOOR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    UPWARDLY GLOBAL
    505 8TH AVE SUITE 602
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 150,000
    VENTURE FOR AMERICA
    40 WEST 29TH STREET STE 301
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    VIEQUES CONSERVATION AND HISTORICAL TRUST
    138 CALLE FLAMBOYAN
    VIEQUES,PR00765     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    VIEQUES HUMANE SOCIETY AND ANIMAL RESCUE
    PO 1399
    VIEQUES,PR00765     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    9390 NORTH SANTA MONICA BLVD
    BEVERLY HILLS,CA90210     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 25,000
    WATERSIDE SCHOOL
    770 PACIFIC STREET
    STAMFORD,CT06902     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 15,000
    WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC
    4899 BELFORT RD STE 300
    JACKSONVILLE,FL32256     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 550,000
    YEAR UP NEW YORK
    55 EXCHANGE PLACE STE 403
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 30,000
    YEAR UP PROVIDENCE
    40 FOUNTAIN STREET 7TH FLOOR
    PROVIDENCE,RI02903     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    SEATTLE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX W1884
    OLIVERS ESTATE,VI00830     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    MCGILL UNIVERSITY DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
    1001 SHERBROOKE STREET WEST SUITE
    454
    QUEBEC    
    CA     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 5,496,550
    bApproved for future payment
    GORDON SCHOOL
    5 GORDON WAY
    PROVIDENCE,RI02914     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 10,000
    MCLEAN HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    115 MILL STREET MAIL STOP 126
    BELMONT,MA02478     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    MOSES BROWN SCHOOL
    250 LLOYD AVENUE
    PROVIDENCE,RI02906     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 30,000
    TUFTS UNIVERSITY
    80 GEORGE STREET
    MEDFORD,MA02155     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 30,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 29TH
    FLOOR
    LOS ANGELES,CA90089     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
    9390 NORTH SANTA MONICA BLVD
    BEVERLY,CA90210     		NONE 501 (C) 3 CHARITABLE 50,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 220,000
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 3,420,881  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     18 91  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 5,053,583  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 8,474,555 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    138,474,555
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 44,705 8,941   35,764

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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 2009-12-31 32,569 20,116 SL 0 % 3,113 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      FMV 110,854,811 110,854,811

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 32,569 23,229 9,340  


    TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 11,926,905


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSE 11,347 1,944   9,404
    TELEPHONE 8,608 861   7,747
    INSURANCE 4,617 0   4,617
    FOREIGN TAX ON INVESTMENTS 14,610 14,610   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 91 91 91


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description Amount
    DECREASE IN DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY 238,598


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEFERRED EXCISE TAX 301,582 62,984


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT FEES 100,675 100,675   0
    OTHER CONSULTANTS 30,919 0   30,919


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    LEON LOWENSTEIN FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    13-6015951
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES 189,971 0   0